How To Fix NI083 - No worklist exists for document category '&1' (nothing deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 083

• Message text: No worklist exists for document category '&1' (nothing deleted)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI083 - No worklist exists for document category '&1' (nothing deleted) ?

  The SAP error message NI083 indicates that there is no worklist available for the specified document category. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or process a document that does not have an associated worklist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Category Issue: The document category specified in the error message (&1) does not have any worklist entries. This could be due to the document not being processed or not being relevant for the worklist.
  Configuration Settings: The worklist may not be configured correctly for the document category in question. This could be due to missing settings in the customizing or configuration of the SAP system.
  Data Issues: There may be no documents available for processing in the specified category, or the documents may have already been processed or deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Category: Verify that the document category you are trying to work with is correct and that it is supposed to have a worklist. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant SAP module.
  Review Worklist Configuration: Ensure that the worklist is properly configured for the document category. This may involve checking transaction codes related to worklist configuration (e.g., customizing settings in SPRO).
  Check for Existing Documents: Use the appropriate transaction to check if there are any documents available for the specified category. If there are no documents, then the error is expected.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the document category and worklist functionality.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to check worklists or document categories (e.g., transaction codes related to workflow or document management).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the NI083 error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and manage the worklist for the specified document category.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the NI083 error in your SAP system.